1989 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1989 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (289 Nm). This means 1989 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin Virage | 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | Virage | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 255 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
